CVE-2023-29198

Context isolation bypass via nested unserializable return value in Electron

Description

Electron is a framework which lets you write cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Electron apps using `contextIsolation` and `contextBridge` are affected. This is a context isolation bypass, meaning that code running in the main world context in the renderer can reach into the isolated Electron context and perform privileged actions. This issue is only exploitable if an API exposed to the main world via `contextBridge` can return an object or array that contains a javascript object which cannot be serialized, for instance, a canvas rendering context. This would normally result in an exception being thrown `Error: object could not be cloned`. The app side workaround is to ensure that such a case is not possible. Ensure all values returned from a function exposed over the context bridge are supported. This issue has been fixed in versions `25.0.0-alpha.2`, `24.0.1`, `23.2.3`, and `22.3.6`.

Category

6.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: electron electron
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29198?
CVE-2023-29198 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-29198?
To fix CVE-2023-29198, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-29198 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-29198 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-29198?
CVE-2023-29198 affects electron electron.
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